Review: Ron Hawkins & The Do Good Assassins, “246”
Ron Hawkins is a preeminent Canadian writer, well known for his lyrics and music. His newest album, “246,” with the Do Good Assassins, will…
Find A New Favorite: Gina Horswood, “Bare Bones”
At its heart, “Bare Bones,” Australian country blues artist Gina Horswood’s fourth album, is a courageous self-portrait of an artist taking stock of herself…
New Single: Jim Bryson (feat. Caroline Brooks), “Knights Of 1000 Sleeps”
Jim Bryson’s Fixed Hinge Studio, in Stittsville, ON has been recording and producing some magical music for 2020. This year has seen releases from…
Video Release: Ayla Brook & The Sound Men, “Lift You Up”
Ayla Brook & The Sound Men are a band meant to be seen live, with folks crowded up to a bar, the room overflowing…
Review: Sherman Downey, “New Beautiful”
What if you could change a rainy day into sunshine? With all the leaves shining bright, sparkling rain drops, clouds scudding across the sky? …
Review: Brent Mason, “Fireflies”
Brent Mason’s eleventh album, “Fireflies,” is full of twists and turns, delights and surprises. Plainspoken lyrics reminisce and ponder days long gone, loves long…
Review: Shirley King, “Blues for a King”
Listening to Shirley King’s new album, “Blues for a King,” one is reminded how vast and rich the American Songbook truly is. Armed with…
Find A New Favorite: Christina Hutt
“I Should Have Changed” is the new release (via YouTube) from Kearney, ON singer-songwriter Christina Hutt, the latest in a series of singles released…
Review: Ken Yates, “Quiet Talkers”
“If I don’t know by now, I don’t think I ever will,” Ken Yates sings in “Grey County Blues,” the opening song of “Quiet…
Find A New Favorite: James Gray
“James Gray is an unbelievable singer and songwriter with a captivating sound that will speak to your spirit.” This was the invitation sent to…